Strategic Technology Vendor Manager

Spectraforce Technologies; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies in Oakland, CA is seeking a Technology Vendor Manager to partner with IT, Architecture, Sourcing and Operations, aligning vendor activities with multi-year capital and operating plans.

The role requires deep vendor management, strategic thinking, and strong communication with executives and technical teams to drive cost savings and improved supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, business, or related field; master's preferred.
• 8+ years in IT vendor management, sourcing, or tech strategy.
• Proven ability to manage Tier-1 vendor relationships.
• Strong analytical, financial acumen and cost-optimization skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for executives and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage the vendor ecosystem to maximize value and cost efficiency.
• Lead vendor governance, performance reviews, and contract compliance.
• Define vendor requirements with cross-functional teams (Operations, Architecture, Sourcing).
• Develop commercial models and negotiate favorable terms.
• Provide strategic insights to executives and translate requirements into vendor solutions.
• Measure performance using KPIs and SLAs and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Vendor management

Strategic thinking

Project management

Executive communication

Cost optimization

Contract governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP Ariba

Coupa

ServiceNow

GEP

ERP systems

Job description

Spectraforce Technologies in Oakland, CA is seeking a Technology Vendor Manager to partner with IT, Architecture, Sourcing and Operations, aligning vendor activities with multi-year capital and operating plans.

The role requires deep vendor management, strategic thinking, and strong communication with executives and technical teams to drive cost savings and improved supplier performance.